AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to mental health.
Summary
SB0805 makes a narrow change to Tennessee’s education code by moving an annual deadline in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 49-1-107 from October 15 to October 1. The bill is captioned as relating to mental health, but the text itself does not create a new mental health program or funding stream; instead, it adjusts a statutory date tied to an existing reporting, submission, or administrative requirement within Title 49.
In practical terms, the bill would require the affected education-related process to occur 15 days earlier each year. Because the amendment is limited to changing a date in state law, its legal effect is procedural rather than substantive, and it would apply to the state agency, school systems, or other parties governed by Section 49-1-107. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Impact
The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Section 49-1-107 by replacing the date "October 15" with "October 1" wherever it appears. This changes the timing of an existing statutory deadline in the education code by two weeks, but does not otherwise alter the underlying duties, eligibility rules, or enforcement structure in the statute. The practical impact is on whichever state education or mental health-related reporting process is governed by that section.
Sentiment
No committee transcripts or recorded votes were provided, so there is no direct evidence of debate, support, or opposition in the available materials. Based on the bill text alone, SB0805 appears to be a technical, noncontroversial administrative adjustment rather than a policy overhaul. The caption’s reference to mental health suggests the deadline may relate to a mental health-related education requirement, but the text itself is limited to a date change.
Contention
There is little visible contention in the available record because no committee discussion or vote history was included. The only potential point of uncertainty is the relationship between the bill’s caption, which references mental health, and the operative text, which only amends a deadline in Title 49. Any concern would likely center on what process is being accelerated by moving the deadline from October 15 to October 1, and whether affected agencies or school systems need additional time to comply.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 39; Title 49; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to mental health.